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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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